Shannon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in County Clare, Ireland
About Shannon
In 1946 commercial transatlantic flights re-started after the war, but aircraft range was limited and they faced stiff headwinds going west. Airports were therefore needed as far east as possible in North America, e.g., at Gander in Newfoundland, and as far west as possible in Europe, e.g., at Prestwick in Scotland and Shannon in Ireland. This was also important for military flights, and the airports were equipped with very long runways to handle the largest aircraft; they became hubs of local industry. From the 1950s aircraft speed, range and capacity extended, notably with the Boeing 707, and it was foreseen that these airports would be bypassed once Europe to USA non-stop flight became routine. The response here was to create Shannon Free Zone as a duty-free port and industrial zone. Sh
Top Attractions in Shannon
Explore the best things to see and do in Shannon:
- ★Atlantic Air Adventures
- ★Shannon Golf Club
- ★Shannon Leisure Centre
- ★St Senans RFC
Where to Eat in Shannon
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big Bites
- 🍴Bollywood Temple
- 🍴Hochak Asian Street Food
- 🍴Old Lodge Gastro Pub
- 🍴Supermac's & Papa John's Shannon
Where to Stay in Shannon
- 🏨Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
- 🏨Treacys Oakwood Hotel
Shannon Travel Guide Sections
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